Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy says the Housing Minister Simon Coveney must live up to his commitments on social housing projects. Last week it was announced that 53 homes would be built at The Walk in Roscommon town. Eugene Murphy commented, “There are hundreds of people across Roscommon and Galway on a waiting …
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The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Professor Mary McAleese in King House, last Thursday evening. The unexpected and relentless rain failed to dampen the spirits of the former President and before an audience of several hundred invited artists and guests, she declared the 27th annual Arts Festival, open. It will continue …
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Carrick Golf Club won their third Cecil Ewing trophy and the inaugural All-Ireland 4Ball Inter-Club Connacht Title on Saturday last July 23rd. They defeated Ballinasloe 7-3 in the Final, which was played over two legs, the second leg in Ballinasloe. Leading 4-1 from the first leg the Carrick lads travelled to Ballinasloe full of confidence, …
St Brigids Annual Golf Classic Yet again we had another hugely successful golf claasic last Friday in Athlone Golf club. We would like to thank everyone in Athlone Golf Club for hosting our classic including greenkeepers, caterers, club PRO and of course the committee and club members. As always the course was in great shape …
St Faithleachs 3-13 Oran 4-20 Minor Championship D2: Team : C.O’Brien, K.Nerney, R.Trimble, M.Gill, G.Carberry, L. Parker, R.Banahan, C.Kennally, R.Guinean, C.Smith, L.Orsmby, J.Browne, M.Dunne, E.Tynan, S.Walsh. Next game on Monday 25th against St.Ciarans in Ballyleague at 7:30pm. Junior Ladies Championship The ladies play Castlerea in the quarter final on Monday August 1st at 8pm in …
Clann na nGael 1-6 St Brigids 1-8 Clann continued their Minior Division 1 Championship with a 2 point defeat to a strong St Brigids side in Johnstown on Wednesday night. Clann started slow and found themselves 2 points down after 4 minutes, before Paul McManus found the net to open the scoring for the home …
Results and Fixtures The boy’s minor team were defeated by Boyle in the Division 3 championship last Wednesday in O’Rourke Park. The U14 boys defeated St Faithleachs in the division three championship last Friday in O’Rourke Park. The ladies minor team play Michael Glaveys in the championship next Thursday in O’Rourke Park at 7pm. Check …
Our round-up of the weekend’s action from the Roscommon Sports scene including Golf, Gaelic Games, Soccer, Camoige, Cycling and more. Golf Carrick Golf Club won the inaugural All-Ireland 4Ball Inter-Club Connacht Title by defeating Ballinasloe in the Final, 7-3 over two legs. Camogie There was double disappointment for the Roscommon Under 16 and Junior Camogie …
A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Brideswell man Darren King battled for Mr World title on Tuesday. #4 Roscommon Soccer Players vie for place in the Ireland …
Minister Denis Naughten has stressed the importance of rural communities and bioenergy in the future of energy policy. Speaking following a meeting with the IFA Minister Naughten said: “With plans by the ESB to burn peat in conjunction with an increased amount of biomass and wood chip in the West Offaly and Lough Ree power …
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The ICSA recently launched the first independent national agriculture crime survey to be carried out in Ireland and is encouraging Roscommon farmers to take part. The agriculture crime study will be carried out in conjunction with Dr Kathleen Moore Walsh (Law & Criminology Lecturer) and Louise Walsh (Accounting & Economics Lecturer) of Waterford Institute of …
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Despite fine performances there was double disappointment for the Roscommon Camogie Teams in action yesterday. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Tommy Grealy Roscommon 3-3 Kildare 4-19 The Under 16s played Kildare in Woodmount on Sunday (July 24th). Roscommon started off the scoring with a free in which was popped over the bar, from the puck out Kildare obtained …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the current de-congregation policy at Residential Care Centres caring for people with intellectual and learning disabilities to be stopped until a detailed review of services available in the community is carried out. The Independent TD said “At the moment a policy of de-congregation of residents who are in Care …
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Barnardos children’s charity is looking for volunteers in Roscommon to support its national collection day – Buckets for Barnardos – on Friday September 16th. Please give two hours of your time and help raise funds to support Barnardos work with children and families across Ireland. What: Buckets for Barnardos, Barnardos National Collection Day When: Friday …
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St Barrys host Centenary Celebration This Sunday (July 31st) St Barry’s GAA Club are having a Centenary Day Celebrating 100 years of the Club 1916 – 2016. Starting from 2 o’clock with Challenge Matches of all ages, Tug of War, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Climbing Wall and much more. We will also have a Live …
